by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 649 bachelor's degrees in art studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The art studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality art studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for art studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
The art studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for art studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in art studies. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in art studies. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from University of Iowa
St Olaf College is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in art studies. Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from St Olaf College
University of Missouri - Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in art studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Springfield.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from Missouri State University - Springfield
Truman State is a small public university located in the town of Kirksville.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from Truman State University
Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from Winona State University
Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Mankato.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the remote town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art studies from Luther College
Explore the best art studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 150 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 164 |
| Iowa | 403 | 165 |
| Kansas | 352 | 70 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 36 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 33 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 31 |
Art Studies is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 591 |
| Art History | 141 |
| Painting | 40 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 27 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 13 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 11 |
| Sculpture | 10 |
| Printmaking | 10 |
| Drawing | 1 |
